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$130k–$150k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Family Leave, Paid Maternity Leave, 401(k) With Match
Posted 31d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Manage and develop plant FSQ and Sanitation Managers to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and GFSI requirements. Act as the primary liaison between corporate FSQ, customers, and external regulatory agencies to improve plant performance.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field with over 10 years of food manufacturing and food safety system experience. At least 5 years of people management experience is required, with a willingness to travel 50-70%.
Full job description
About SunOpta
SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers’ growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America.
Job Summary:
SunOpta is seeking a Regional FSQ Manager for the SunOpta Corporate team.
The Regional FSQ Manager is responsible for managing, developing, and ensuring the plant FSQ and Sanitation Managers are equipped to meet/exceed all regulatory and Food Safety and Quality requirements, customer expectations, and compliance with all GFSI standards.
The position will actively manage and mentor FSQ personnel in the SunOpta Manufacturing network and will support initiatives to improve plant performance against SunOpta food safety and quality measures resulting in reduced non-conforming product/customer complaints, be a member of the Manufacturing FSQ leadership team, and act as a primary liaison with Corporate FSQ, customers, and external regulatory agencies.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Leads with integrity, respect, teamwork, and equity in all aspects of the job including dealing with employees, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.
Provide proactive guidance to assure that adequate controls, programs, and organizational structure is in place to comply with all Food Safety, Regulatory, customer, and GFSI requirements.
Standardize processes and procedures across manufacturing network and conduct internal audits and verification activities
Strong knowledge of building and maintaining Food Safety Plan/HACCP, GMP’s, Pest Prevention, Allergen Control, Environmental Monitoring Plan, Good Laboratory Practices, Traceability, Recall, as well as other food safety/quality programs as applicable.
Oversee Environmental Monitoring Plan of designated sites and ensure appropriate activities occur; results are reported in a timely manner and direct any escalation and mitigation tasks as appropriate.
Coach, mentor, and train FSQ/Sanitation teams to ensure individual goals are understood and that robust development plans are in place.
Provide technical expertise to Manufacturing plant teams inclusive of regulatory, quality and food safety, and continuous process improvement.
Stay current with all key regulatory and certifying agency guidelines. Ensure factories maintain all certifications needed to manage customer needs, e.g. SQF, Kosher, Halal, Organic, etc.
Provide oversight for all product/equipment/line commercialization including updates to Food Safety and Quality programs.
Leads plant FSQ/Sanitation teams in the development, execution and tracking of corrective action plans that drive improved compliance, continuous improvement, and increased performance efficiencies
Oversee evaluation, investigation, and resolution of customer/consumer product quality issues and reporting to Corporate FSQ team and Business teams as needed.
Ensure all food safety and quality related information required for regulatory reviews and reporting is maintained by the plant.
Escalate critical gaps to management and at times corporate partners
All other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly manage FSQ and Sanitation Managers of multiple sites within SunOpta Manufacturing network.
Responsible for the overall support, coordination, and evaluation of all FSQ staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science/Technology, or related field.
10+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 10 years in food safety system management, with at least 5 years in a people management role.
Preferred Qualifications:
Aseptic manufacturing experience.
Experience with Oracle.
Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Knowledge and Skills:
Candidate must possess a strong working knowledge of Food Safety, i.e.: development and maintenance of Food Safety Plans/HACCP, FSMA requirements, GMP’s, sanitary design and controls, local/state/federal food regulations and food technology.
Experience leading Design/Installation/Production Qualification (DQ/IQ/PQ) processes.
Outstanding verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills.
Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change.
Additional Considerations:
Travel Expectation: 50-70%, flexibility to travel on short notice
Location: This role will be based at the SunOpta Corporate office facility in Eden Prairie, MN
Work Environment: Approximately 60% of work is performed in an office environment; 40% of work involves being in manufacturing / production environment.
Featured Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid Family leave
Paid maternity leave
401(k) with Match
Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital indemnity
Paid Holidays
Tuition assistance
Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED
SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on helping make the planet and its people healthier through plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing and production.
SunOpta specializes in the sourcing, processing and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products. Integrated from seed through packaged products, SunOpta has a primary focus on strategic vertically integrated business models.
Throughout its history SunOpta has evolved to become a strong, vibrant organization with a robust commitment to organic, non-GMO and specialty foods and environmental responsibility.
SunOpta's Mission:
To deliver organic, healthy, and sustainable food solutions that improve lives. To maintain purity of our products and be the market leader in organic integrity. To be the leader in our fast-moving industry, with better execution than our competitors. To develop and retain great employees – great companies are made of great people.
Offices: 7078 Shady Oak Rd, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344, US
Organic SourcingIQF ProductionAseptic ManufacturingWeb DesignBiotechnologyFood and BeveragePlant-Based FoodsManufacturingFood Processing
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